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Different cultures, different childhoods
History & The Arts

Different cultures, different childhoods

...project at Faleloa Primary School] Royal New Zealand Navy Petty Officer Richard Boyd dances with school children during a Pacific Partnership 2009 community service project at Faleloa Primary School, Tonga. But some chilldren have a tougher time of it on the island. [Image: US Navy]. In contrast, children on the Pacific island of Tonga, studied by Helen Morton, are...
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Article 10 mins
Impossible Peace 2: Tea for two
OpenLearn Ireland

Impossible Peace 2: Tea for two

...project, he says he was alive to the political sensitivities of the case, but totally oblivious to the background negotiations involving Gerry Adams and the British Government. On the eve of the IRA statement, Kelly was granted temporary release, pending the Commission’s decision. I am a supporter of the current peace process. Since my release from prison in 2000 I and...
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Article 5 mins
Teaching assistants: support in action
Education & Development

Teaching assistants: support in action

...Introduction - Teaching assistants, and similar learning support staff, are a substantial part of a workforce that spans the public sector. They are sometimes referred to as ‘paraprofessionals’ – workers who supplement and support the work of qualified professionals. We would argue, however, that teaching assistants have a distinct professionalism themselves which...
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Level 1: Introductory 4 hrs
EU Referendum - Sovereignty
Society, Politics & Law

EU Referendum - Sovereignty

...manager BlackRock. But a report by Boris Johnson’s economic adviser Gerard Lyons suggests that the City of London – and the country – can now be stronger outside the EU, a verdict which helped to put the London Mayor on the opposite side to the Prime Minister in the referendum, debate. Reasons to Remain Financial markets dislike uncertainty, and the unclear...
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Article 5 mins
Astronomy: images of the Universe
Science, Maths & Technology

Astronomy: images of the Universe

...Introduction - The purpose of astronomical images is straightforward: by recording images of particular regions of the sky, we can identify what objects are out there in the Universe and where they are located. Imaging the Universe enables us to understand its structure and contents. Images provide a wider context within which astronomers can use tools like spectroscopy...
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Level 2: Intermediate 6 hrs
Flying Fatigued: Fatigue in Aviation
Health, Sports & Psychology

Flying Fatigued: Fatigue in Aviation

...manage this?...Take a look at these two case studies: Case Study 1 1994 ‘OASIS’ BOEING 737-2D6C, 7T-VEE, COVENTRY airport, UK link for full report On 21 December 1994, a B737 had been leased by Phoenix Aviation (from Air Algerie) to transport live animals from the UK to France and Netherlands. At 06:42, the airplane departed Amsterdam to Coventry. The weather worsened...
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Article 5 mins
Eco-anxiety and how to cope with the Climate and Ecological Crisis
Health, Sports & Psychology

Eco-anxiety and how to cope with the Climate and Ecological Crisis

...manage our feelings about the climate and ecological crisis? So, how can we be engaged with the climate and ecological crisis without eco-anxiety overwhelming us? The current literature suggests that three elements need to be present and in balance: [pie chart showing 'action', 'emotional engagement' and 'self care']Three elements of living with the Climate and Ecological...
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Article 5 mins
Exploring criminology: problem-solving courts
Society, Politics & Law

Exploring criminology: problem-solving courts

...Introduction - Welcome to this free course on formal court processes and social rupture and repair. This course will introduce you to alternative ways of thinking about social problems and the formal means that many western societies use to resolve them. The course explores ideas from the subject area of criminology and will contrast adversarial and problem-solving courts...
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Level 2: Intermediate 3 hrs